EP2432668A1 - Dispositif de commande d'un véhicule et en particulier de ses systèmes d'accélération et de freinage - Google Patents

Dispositif de commande d'un véhicule et en particulier de ses systèmes d'accélération et de freinage

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EP2432668A1
EP2432668A1 EP10723960A EP10723960A EP2432668A1 EP 2432668 A1 EP2432668 A1 EP 2432668A1 EP 10723960 A EP10723960 A EP 10723960A EP 10723960 A EP10723960 A EP 10723960A EP 2432668 A1 EP2432668 A1 EP 2432668A1
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Prior art keywords
vehicle
control device
knob
braking system
controlling
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Mauro Ricci
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60T—VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T7/00—Brake-action initiating means
    • B60T7/02—Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation
    • B60T7/08—Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation hand actuated
    • B60T7/10—Disposition of hand control
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D1/00—Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle
    • B62D1/02—Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle vehicle-mounted
    • B62D1/04—Hand wheels
    • B62D1/046—Adaptations on rotatable parts of the steering wheel for accommodation of switches
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K23/00—Rider-operated controls specially adapted for cycles, i.e. means for initiating control operations, e.g. levers, grips
    • B62K23/02—Rider-operated controls specially adapted for cycles, i.e. means for initiating control operations, e.g. levers, grips hand actuated
    • B62K23/04—Twist grips
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G1/00—Controlling members, e.g. knobs or handles; Assemblies or arrangements thereof; Indicating position of controlling members
    • G05G1/08—Controlling members for hand actuation by rotary movement, e.g. hand wheels
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G9/00—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T74/00—Machine element or mechanism
    • Y10T74/20—Control lever and linkage systems
    • Y10T74/20576—Elements
    • Y10T74/20732—Handles
    • Y10T74/20834—Hand wheels
    • Y10T74/2084—Knob or dial

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a vehicle control device, particularly for controlling the vehicle accelerating and braking system.
  • control assemblies are conventionally arranged on the motorcycle handlebar, so that, in driving the motorcycle, it is not possible to remove the hands from the handlebar, which comprises a right handgrip or knob, which is coupled to the fuel injection system by a flexible cable for controlling the gaseous fuel mixture injection, a right lever for controlling the motorcycle front brake, and a left lever switching on and off of the motorcycle clutch.
  • the handlebar supports moreover control push- buttons for the motorcycle acoustic signaling means and lights, and a further push-button for operating the motorcycle starting motor assembly.
  • Said motorcycle includes moreover pedal control assemblies comprising a rear brake lever, usually arranged on the right of the motorcycle, and a gear ratio changing rod.
  • the handlebar clutch left lever is usually omitted, and replaced by further lever controlling the rear braking assembly.
  • All prior motorcycles, motor bicycles, and so on comprise two separate and discrete control assemblies, that is a handgrip or knob accelerator and a main brake lever control assembly.
  • the motorcycle driver for performing slow down operation, must necessarily at first turn the accelerator knob to a closing position and then operate the brake lever by the fingers of the same hand.
  • the aim of the present invention is to provide such a novel control device for controlling a vehicle main braking system, which overcomes all the above disclosed drawbacks.
  • a main object of the invention is to provide such a vehicle control device which may be advantageously applied to any desired type of motor vehicles.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide such a vehicle control device which may also be advantageously used for motorless vehicles.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide such a vehicle control device which, owing to its specifically designed constructional features, is very reliable and safe in operation.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide such a vehicle control device which may be easily made starting from easily available elements and materials and which, moreover, is very competitive from a mere economic standpoint.
  • a vehicle control device particularly for controlling a vehicle braking system
  • said vehicle control device comprises a knob, coupled to a vehicle control member, such as a handlebar or a steering wheel, said knob including at least circumferential recess for housing herein an end portion of a control cable coupled to said vehicle braking system, thereby, as said knob is clockwise turned, the vehicle braking system is operated.
  • That same knob or handgrip also forming, in a motor vehicle, the fuel supplying system control of said vehicle.
  • Figure 1 is a side cross sectional view of the control device according to the present invention
  • Figure 2 is a view similar to figure 1, but showing the device being used for providing a vehicle accelerating function
  • Figure 3 is a view similar to figures 1 and 2, but showing the device being used in a vehicle braking operation
  • Figure 4 is a front view of a car steering wheel, including a control device according to the present invention.
  • Figure 5 is a further schematic view of a handlebar including a control device according to the present invention.
  • the control device which has been generally indicated by the reference number 1, comprises a knob or handgrip 2 including a first circumferential recess 3, for housing herein an end portion of an accelerator control cable 4, which is connected to the engine fuel supplying system, generally indicated by the reference number 5.
  • the knob 2 comprises a second circumferential recess 6 housing therein an end portion of a brake control cable 7, coupled to a hydraulic pump 8 or other vehicle braking system.
  • the control device 1 according to the present invention operates as follows.
  • the accelerator cable 4 is operated by a controlled pulling force thereby causing the vehicle to accelerate, whereas, for slowing down, the knob will be actuated in an opposite direction, thereby "closing the gas".
  • the brake cable 7 will be subjected to a controlled pulling force, thereby allowing to adjust, in a very precise manner, the braking operation, while substantially fully eliminating any reactive or inertial braking time.
  • Another advantage of the control device according to the present invention is that the braking operation is a self-evident one, like the gas closing; moreover, by a single operation it is possible to shut off the fuel supply while braking the vehicle, differently from conventional systems in which the throttle and brakes are controlled by separated and different devices, to be separately driven by the driver .
  • control device may be easily applied to a motorcycle, bicycle, tricycle and quadricycle handlebar 9, and also to a motor vehicle steering wheel 10, and may be also advantageously used for controlling a bicycle braking assembly. It has been found that the invention fully achieves the intended aim and objects.
  • the invention has provided a novel brake control system which may be easily operated and allows to greatly reduce the reactive braking time.
  • the used materials, as well as the contingent size and shapes can be any, according to requirements.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Automation & Control Theory (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Steering Devices For Bicycles And Motorcycles (AREA)
  • Regulating Braking Force (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention porte sur un dispositif de commande d'un véhicule, et en particulier de ses systèmes d'accélération et de freinage, comportant un bouton associé à un élément de commande tel qu'un guidon ou un volant, et comprenant au moins un évidement circonférentiel logeant l'extrémité d'un câble de commande de freinage relié au système de freinage du véhicule. Ainsi, en tournant le bouton dans le sens horaire, on commande le système de freinage du véhicule ainsi que son système d'alimentation en carburant.
EP10723960A 2009-05-22 2010-05-20 Dispositif de commande d'un véhicule et en particulier de ses systèmes d'accélération et de freinage Withdrawn EP2432668A1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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ITMI2009A000911A IT1394543B1 (it) 2009-05-22 2009-05-22 Dispositivo di comando per veicoli, particolarmente per il controllo del sistema di accelerazione e frenante.
PCT/EP2010/056933 WO2010133656A1 (fr) 2009-05-22 2010-05-20 Dispositif de commande d'un véhicule et en particulier de ses systèmes d'accélération et de freinage

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US (1) US20120318097A1 (fr)
EP (1) EP2432668A1 (fr)
CN (1) CN102427975A (fr)
IT (1) IT1394543B1 (fr)
WO (1) WO2010133656A1 (fr)

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WO2010133656A1 (fr) 2010-11-25

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